Friends Of Blackwater Inc
- Assets
- $105.8k
- Revenue
- $431.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Thomas, WV
- Founding
- 03/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 55-0778211
Organization Overview
Friends Of Blackwater Inc is located in Thomas, WV. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of Blackwater Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Blackwater Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Friends Of Blackwater Inc generated $431.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $488.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HIGHWAYS: OBTAINED AN EXPERT ENGINEERING REPORT ANALYZING THE FAVORED WV DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (WVDOT) ROUTE FOR CORRIDOR H FROM PARSONS TO DAVIS. FUNDS WERE ALSO UTILILIZED TO BUILD A GRASSROOTS COALITION TO ANAYLZE THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE WVDOT FAVORED CORRIDOR H ROUTE SOUTH AND ADVOCATING FOR AN ALTERNATE ROUTE.
RIVER TRAIL PROJECTS: A GRANT FROM THE ABANDONED MINE LANDS PILOT PROGRAM OF THE WVDEP SUPPORTED PLANNING AND DESIGN BY OUR CONSULTANT CEC FOR AN 8.5 MILE TRAIL. THE TRAIL FOLLOWS THE MON NATIONAL FOREST OWNED RAIL TRAIL AND TRAILS IN BLACKWATER FALLS STATE PARK. THE TRAIL WILL CONNECT THOMAS, WV ON THE RAIL TRAIL TO DAVIS, WV NEAR THE STATE PARK. THRE TRAIL WILL CONNECT TO THE STATE PARK WITH A PEDEDSTRIAN BRIDGE OVER THE NORTH FORK OF THE BLACKWATER. ALSO, THE TRAIL WILL BE EXTENDED FROM THOMAS NORTH TO CUMBERLAND FOLLOWING THE OLD RAILROAD GRADE BUILT IN THE 1880'S. HISTORY: FOB IS RESEARCHING, WRITING AND PRODUCING PUBLIC MEETINGS AND A PLAY ON A FAMOUS MOONSHINING CASE IN TUCKER COUNTY, WV. THE EVENTS WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC LANDS: FOB IS WRITING A GUIDEBOOK WITH MAPS AND TOURS OF THE PUBLIC LANDS IN THE BLACKWATER WATERSHED. ADDITIONALLY, FOB IS IMPROVING THE RAIL TRAIL FROM THOMAS TO DOUGLAS FALLS BY REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES OF PLANTS. THE TRAIL IS MAINTAINED SO THAT IT CAN BE OPEN TO HIKERS AND BIKERS. IN THE UPPER CHEAT AREA FOB IS ADVOCATING FOR A LOGGING JOB IN THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF OLD GROWTH TREES CUT. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO RAISE CONCERNS OVER RARE BATS, LOGGING ON STEEP SLOPES THAT COULD LEAD TO FLOODING, AND THE CUTTING OF OLDER TREES WHICH DIMINISH THE FOREST CARBON SINK WHICH IS A HEDGE AGAINST THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE.
BLACKWATER/NORTHFORK WATERSHED: WE RECEIVED MULTIPLE GRANTS FROM THE WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO PLAN A WATER TREATMENT PLANT ON THE NORTH FORK OF THE BLACKWATER NEXT TO THE RAIL TRAIL. THE PROJECT CONSULTANT, BIO MOST, ANALYZED THE LEVEL OF ACID MINE DRAIN POLLUTION, THE SOURCES OF WATER POLLUTION AND THE FLOW OR VOLUME OF WATER FROM KEY SITES AND DESIGNED THE PIPING TO THE PLANT. IN ADDITION BIO MOST ENGINEERED THE PROCESSING AND THE REMOVAL OF THE WASTE PRODUCT FROM THE TREATMENT SITE. WE HAVE ALSO CONTINUED TO MONITOR WATER MONTHLY ALONG THE NORTH FORK AND ALONG BEAVER CREEK OF THE BLACKWATER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judith S Rodd President | Officer | 40 | $30,400 |
Michael Plante Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Thomas Rodd Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Donna Cook Treasurer | Officer | $0 | |
Jeannie Dalporto Secretary | Officer | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $211,246 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $218,477 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $429,723 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $431,485 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $76,909 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,382 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,749 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,153 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $284,758 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,747 |
| Office expenses | $32,409 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,800 |
| Travel | $4,954 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,838 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,499 |
| All other expenses | $1,808 |
| Total functional expenses | $488,463 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,804 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $105,804 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,804 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $105,804 |